What is the cheapest way to get from Dessau to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Dessau to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dessau to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Dessau to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Dessau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Dessau to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Dessau, Ferdinand-von-Schill-Str. and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Zörbig, Markt, Halle and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Dessau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Dessau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Leipzig Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Dessau to Zurich?

The distance between Dessau and Zurich is 850 km. The road distance is 666.2 km.

How do I travel from Dessau to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Dessau to Zurich without a car is to train via Fulda which takes 10h 13m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Dessau to Zurich?

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Dessau to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dessau to Zurich bus from?

Dessau to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halle station.

Where do I catch the Dessau to Zurich train from?

Dessau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dessau to Zurich?

The best way to get from Dessau to Zurich is to train via Fulda which takes 10h 13m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Dessau to Zurich bus arrive?

Dessau to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Dessau to Zurich train arrive?

Dessau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dessau to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Zurich is 666 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Dessau to Zurich.

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Dessau to Zurich - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 12 ways to get from Dessau to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Fulda
best
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain S2
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 13m
CHF 153–321
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Bitterfeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 26m
CHF 44–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halle to Munich central bus stationbus N34
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
13h 43m
CHF 50–86
Drive 666.2 km
1. Drive from Dessau to Zurichcar 666.2 km
7h 16m
CHF 112–162
Train
1. Take the train from Bitterfeld to Zürich HBtrain 12N
12h 26m
CHF 144–238
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Messetrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
7h 10m
CHF 152–361
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 53m
CHF 76–290
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 36m
CHF 160–474
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
7h 13m
CHF 167–407
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 7m
CHF 88–351
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
8h 12m
CHF 134–465
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane BER - FDH
3. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
4. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich HBtrain
8h 15m
CHF 174–536

Dessau to Zurich by train

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Distance: 850 km
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Dessau, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Zürich HB via Leipzig Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dessau, Ferdinand-von-Schill-Str. to Zurich Bus Station via Zörbig, Markt, Halle, and Munich central bus station in around 13h 43m.

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